Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Street Medicine

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner provides care and treatment to patients; has professional responsibility for diagnosis, determination of treatment methods, leadership in the implementation of treatment plans, and discharge planning; prescribes medication with collaboration of supervising physician; manages prescriptions, administration of medications; and, provides patient / family counseling and education.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The position reports to the Supervising Physician for medical issues, to the Practice Manager and Co-Directors of CRNP & PA Services for practices and policies and Medical Director of the clinic. No staff report to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Responsibilities :

• Assess health needs for children and / or adults
• Perform and document comprehensive care and health histories and examinations on patients; Gather, interpret and integrate data to determine patient treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies related to the patient's plan of care and response to treatment; Provide follow-up care on an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Collaborate with the behavioral health team
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention, and recommend resources to meet patient and family needs
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Document medical records regarding all patient encounters in the office and on the telephone while staying compliant and up-to-date with the EMR process
• Exercise HIPAA confidentiality and security measures at all times during office hours and outside of the office
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff, clients, and families
• Practice as an outpatient provider with thirty-six (36) hours of patient care per week as worked out with the Medical Director and Practice Manager
• Work at the assigned location and other TWCCH sites as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with experience and training of the CRNP
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate treatment plans as needed
• Instruct and counsel patients. Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other health-care workers
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
• Order necessary diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Interpret diagnostic test results including to assess and identify deviations from normal
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues. Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention
• Recommend resources to meet patient and family needs
• Provide counseling and instruction regarding patient treatment and follow-up care
• Provide effective and meaningful patient education
• Assist in supervision of Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses
• Effectively identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care
• Understand and participate in meaningful use data
• Utilize and document in the electronic health record
• Administer emergency care per BCLS, ACLS or PALS standards
• Document medical records with all patient encounters in the office and on the telephone while staying compliant and up-to-date with the EMR process
• Understand and adhere to "incident-to" and "non-incident-to" service and billing guidelines using proper procedures based on service conditions at the time
• Exercise HIPAA confidentiality and security measures at all times during office hours and outside of the office
• Demonstrate responsibility for self-learning through participation in continuing education activities and conferences
• Participate in quality improvement reviews and activities in the clinical setting
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff, clients and families which includes answering triages, help streamline patient flow in office
• Practice as an outpatient provider with thirty-two (32) hours of patient care per week (with availability for 3 patient slots per hour, 96 patient slots per week) and eight (8) hours of administrative time per week, and must be present on-site at least forty (40) hours per week, which includes administrative time. Administrative time must be coordinated and planned to occur outside of patient care hours and when there is otherwise an adequate number of providers to cover overall patient care responsibilities. The particular days scheduled will be worked out with the Medical Director and Practice Manager
• Must have zero charts overdue >

10 days no more than 100 at end of month

Medication Administration

Basic Invasive Procedures

Ophthalmologic Procedures

Surgical Procedures

Care Coordination

Educational Responsibilities :

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS